DURHAM rally star Guy Wilks has confirmed his move to World Rallycross.

As revealed last week, Wilks plans to take part in several rounds of the international competition.

Today (Thursday) he has announced that he will join JRM Racing for the British round of the Championship.

Wilks will drive one of JRM’s 1.6-litre MINI RX Supercars at the Kent-based circuit on May 22-24.

“Rallycross is a sport that’s really going places and I see it as the next chapter in my career,” 34-year-old Wilks told www.FIAWorldRallycross.com. “As a driver that’s had a successful career rallying, I know I have the skills and experience to make an impression in rallycross.

The Northern Echo:

“Joining the JRM Racing team at Lydden Hill is an exciting opportunity for me to take my first steps in rallycross and being part of an all-British line-up at Britain’s only round of the World RX series will be a proud moment as well.”

Wilks travelled to Hockenheim in Germany to watch JRM Racing make its World RX debut last weekend with US drivers Dave Mirra and Danny Way. He’s now looking forward to getting acquainted with the team’s MINI RX.

JRM Racing Team Principle, James Rumsey, said: “Guy’s motorsport pedigree is undisputed and we won the British Rally Championship together in 2008.

“I have no doubt he’ll adapt to the requirements of rallycross quickly and successfully. He’s excited about seeing what he can do in the MINI RX and the feedback that he will give us as we test before the race weekend and at Lydden itself will be a massive benefit as we continue the development of the car and ultimately make it even more competitive in World RX.”